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Family Offices and Tax Changes: Considerations from the House Proposal
RSM US
Family offices anticipating a variety of tax law changes now have more details to consider. How would the tax law changes proposed by the House Ways & Means Committee affect family offices and
Tax Law Changes Are Coming Soon
BMO Family Office
The proposed Build Back America Act, a $1.85 trillion social-policy and climate framework, is working its way through Congress. While the notable prior proposals were absent, the current legislation
Estate Tax Planning in 2021: Uncertainty Abounds but Options Still Exist
BDO
While the gift and estate tax exemption is scheduled to drop to approximately one-half the current amount of $11.7 million on January 1, 2026, there are tax proposals in play that could change the
With Change Looming, is 2021 the Peak of Wealth Planning?
Baker Tilly
The political landscape in the U.S. shifted significantly in 2021. With that change, many anticipate major revisions to the tax laws, which will likely make transferring wealth much more difficult.
Charitable Trust Planning: Share your Wealth and Defer Capital Gains
Baker Tilly
High-net-worth individuals who are exploring charitable giving have many different options, but charitable remainder trusts and charitable lead trusts are two straightforward planning vehicles that
Proposed Estate Tax Changes: Prepare Now to Preserve Your Assets
Rehmann
In anticipation of the expected tax changes that could be enacted under the Biden administration, it’s a good time to review and update your estate plan. As part of your review process,
House Ways and Means Committee Releases Initial Tax Proposals
BDO
On September 13, 2021, the House Ways and Means Committee released draft legislation that proposes a series of tax increases and tax cuts, which will undergo a round of markups by the Committee. Most
Major Tax Changes in Draft Reconciliation Bill
Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis (now part of Holland & Knight)
The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee has released its draft budget reconciliation bill. While the provisions presented are subject to ongoing negotiations, some are more likely to pass than others
Proposed Legislation Creates Uncertainty Around SEC Family Office Exemption
Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis (now part of Holland & Knight)
If passed, proposed legislation H.R. 4620 would change the definition used by the SEC for the Family Office Exemption resulting in some Family Offices no longer qualifying for the exemption. Also,
The Cost of Complexity: Why Does It Matter?
Scott Winget
Private trust companies; profits interest structures; direct investments. The world of family wealth management is getting more complex all the time. As families and their office management teams